Cats

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Professional Pet Sitters Week is celebrated each year during the first full week of March. In 2022, it kicks off on March 6th. It’s a perfect time to say thanks to the wonderful people who care for your kitties while you’re away or visit them while you’re at work. When I

Two kittens who needed a lot of TLC, received the sweetest reception from two family cats. Stella and Luna the kittensJennifer @newkittensontheblock About a month ago, a pair of kittens were transferred to IndyHumane (an animal rescue in Indianapolis, Indiana) for a chance at a better life. One of the kittens came with numerous bite

A cat decided to trust when she found a perfect place to have her kittens after living outside for a long time. Miss Marple the cat momKitkat Playroom Miss Marple, a tabby cat, was found wandering the streets of Camden, New Jersey with a pregnant belly. A Good Samaritan came across the homeless street cat

A cat waited at the door of a residence with her two kittens as they were ready to leave the streets. Ally the cat momMurphy’s Law Animal Rescue A stray cat showed up at the door of a resident in North Carolina, with her two 4-5 month-old kittens. They lined up by the door looking

A cat is determined to never step paw outdoors again and holds onto the man who helped him. Andrew the catLittle Wanderers NYC A tuxedo cat showed up in a park in the Bronx (New York), scrounging around for food. He was rough around the edges and just skin and bones. A local rescuer spotted

A kitten who was found stuck in a tree, decided to move in with the couple that helped him. Kevin the kittenAshley Pennington Ashley Pennington was out walking her dog when she heard a little meow from her surroundings. She looked around trying to locate the source of the sound but couldn’t find anything. A

A cat took in a litter of orphan kittens that needed a mom, and felt complete with them in her presence. Venus the cat momBest Friends Felines A grey and white cat was handed into a vet clinic while she was in the process of giving birth. Sadly, her kittens didn’t make it and the

(Picture Credit: ajr_images/Getty Images) In the United Kingdom, part-wild hybrid cats could be banned as domestic pets. An Instagram trend lit the fuse of concern regarding these beautiful, photogenic felines. With animal welfare in question and the negativity surrounding a “wildlife black market,” legislators may take action. Here’s what you should know about these cats

Kittens kept each other going strong as they purred their way to a chance at a better life. Chandler and Monica the kittensPei Chiu @lilfosterbabes About a month ago, Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue (in Los Angeles), was informed about a pair of tiny tabbies needing urgent help. A young feral cat

(Stock Picture Credit: CBS & Ekaterina Goncharova via Getty Images) OwlKitty, every feline lover’s most beloved source of kitty memes, has another banger for us. This time it’s a feline reimagining of the 1997 film Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Incorporating Lizzy, a two-year-old black tabby from Portland, Oregon, into the historical romance

A cat gives her kittens the best hugs and care after she had them back by her side. Mocha the cat mom and Cocoa the kittenAngela @fosteringlove.pdx A pregnant stray cat was rescued from the streets in the nick of time, and brought to Oregon Friends of Shelter Animal. She was in rough shape and

A cat came back to the couple who were kind to him after he was left in the streets. Granpruno the catChatons Orphelins Montréal Steph and Francis from Montreal, Canada spotted an older cat in their backyard one night, scrounging around for food. He reminded them of one of their kittens named Pruno, so they

A kitten stood out as the only orange tabby in her litter of seven and showed quite the personality. Bashful the kittenLaura Malone Seven kittens were brought to Mini Cat Town, an animal rescue in San Jose, California, for a chance at a better life. A volunteer of the rescue, Merritt, took them in right

No One Eats Alone Day is a chance to make new friends! (Picture Credit: Monica Fecke/Getty Images) February 18th is National No One Eats Alone Day. It’s a day to encourage kids at school to make friends during lunch. Adults often don’t mind eating lunch alone. We forget how painful it can be for kids

A cat came up to a family of her choosing and asked them to help her kittens born in their yard. Queen Bee the cat mom and her kittensJen @jenfosterskittens A stray cat was spotted hanging around a neighborhood (in Southern California) for some time. She stopped in a family’s yard for food and kept

A litter of kittens were found behind a warehouse along with a cat. One of them was very clingy to her mom. Coco the cat mom and her kittensDorset Rescue Kittens Cailey Seymour, the founder of Dorset Rescue Kittens (in Ontario, Canada), was informed about a street cat and her litter of five by a

A cat who was found in a carrier with her kittens on the sidewalk, is so happy to be helped by kind neighbors. Valentina the cat mom and her kittensEllen Richter Ellen Richter, a foster carer based in Las Vegas, was notified about a cat and her litter of six found outside in a neighborhood.

Two kittens cheer each other on as they scoot their way to a warm home. Poki and Appa the kittensAbby Meltzer Abby Meltzer, a foster carer based in Washington D.C. was contacted about a litter of kittens that had been brought into a shelter. They were just a few days old and in desperate need

A kitten who was found on a concrete wall, made a complete turnaround and won the heart of the person who took him in. Clayton the catLittle Wanderers NYC Little Wanderers NYC was contacted about a kitten spotted on a concrete wall in the Bronx (New York). He was in very rough shape, meowing for

A kitten who set his mind on walking again, is now on the go all the time. Mohan the kittenThe Kitten Carer Rescue Jessica Ruf, the founder of the Kitten Carer Rescue, was contacted about a kitten with paralyzed hind legs, in need of rescue. She sprang into action and took him in to safety.

A kitten who was discovered alone under a car, turned out to have escaped from his litter and was due for a reunion. Pontiac the kittenTiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue Last month, Mellissa, the founder of Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue (in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada), received a call about a kitten needing urgent help. A

(Picture Credit: Alena Ponomareva / EyeEm/Getty Images) A new feline study hypothesizes that the domestication of cats actually reduced the size of their brains. Compared to their ancestors, the nurturing of felines by humans appears to be the culprit. But, almost as if to comment upon this study, a few felines have gone viral for

(Stock Picture Credit: Dmitry Nogaev/Getty Images) When winter weather hits and the temperature plummets, cats tend to find refuge in the warm engine bays of various automobiles. Last week, a Pennsylvania stray found themselves in just such a situation — and got trapped inside of the car’s engine bay. We’ve touched on other rescue stories along

Two kittens who waited outside for a chance at a warm home, are so happy to be back together. Gus and Spencer the bonded kittensMurphy’s Law Animal Rescue A local rescuer in North Carolina was working on a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project for a cat colony, when she noticed two kittens wandering together on several occasions.

(Picture Credit: uschools/Getty Images) The Biden White House has officially inducted a new member of the first family — Willow, a domestic shorthair feline. According to the New York Times, First Lady Jill Biden has had her eye on the gorgeous creature for well over a year. Who wouldn’t? Willow is an absolute stunner. The

A kitten went around seeking attention from everyone until she found another kitten to spend the rest of her life with. Koa the kittenPenny Richards Penny Richards, a foster carer based in Arlington, Virginia, was contacted about a pair of 4-week-old kittens found on the side of the road. One of them had a congenital

A cat kept her six kittens with her at a car yard until help arrived, so no one would be left behind. Aurora the cat mom and her kittenBest Friends Felines Early this month, Best Friends Felines (BFF, an animal rescue in Brisbane, AU) was contacted about a mother cat and her six kittens that

A kitten who was the “spiciest” in his litter, turned out to be quite the teddy bear. Wasabi the kittenJamie @thekittensfoster Late last month, three kittens were brought to the Orange County Animal Shelter in need of rescue. The trio were very timid around people, cowering fearfully in a corner. Baby Kitten Rescue (BKR), a

A kitten who ended up in a yard, is now under the wing of a cat who came from an abandoned building. Luxx the kitten and Oscar the catChatons Orphelins Montréal A few months ago, a family from Canada spotted an orphaned kitten meowing loudly in their yard. There was no sign of a mother

A kitten was able to stand and run again after getting some much-needed care and plenty of hugs. Navidad the kittenWilma @purrs_in_paradise Last month, the Humane League of Lancaster (in Pennsylvania) took in a tiny kitten that had been found as a stray. The orange tabby came in with a burn in his mouth and